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Standard 1

Students will understand the scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and the solar system developed. They will compare Earth to other objects in the solar system.

Objective 2

Analyze Earth as part of the solar system, which is part of the Milky Way galaxy.

• Imagine The Universe!
  From NASA. Learn about black holes, galaxies, stars and star formation, and more.
• Introduction to the Biosphere
  Chapter 9 of the Fundamentals of Physical Geography online textbook at PhysicalGeography.net discusses such things as abiotic and biotic factors, ecosystems, and more.
• Milky Way Galaxy
  Learn about our galaxy - the Milky Way.
• Solar System Simulator
  See different views of the solar system by selecting data such as which planet or spacecraft to view from, the date, and the desired field of view.
• The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
  An overview of the history, mythology and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system.

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